The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh has been established by an Act of the Parliament of India. It came to existence by the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007 and came into action in July 2008. It is a UGC-recognized university and also accredited by NAAC with grade 'B'.
It offers variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses leading to B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BJMC, BCA, B.Pharm, B.Voc, B.Ed., Integrated B.Ed., MA, MBA, MCA, M.Com, MJMC, Ph.D. and D.Pharm programs. The Admission in all the Courses shall be given on the basis of CUET conducted by the NTA
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IGNTU Courses
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Anuppur offers the following courses:
| Courses |
Details |
| B.A.(Hons) |
Duration: 3 yearsSpecialization: Cultural & Archaeology, English, Hindi, History, Economics, Geography & Regional Development, Ancient Indian history, Political science & Human Rights, Sociology & Social AnthropologyEligibility: 10+2 in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| B.com (Hons) |
Duration: 3 yearsEligibility:10+2 in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| B.Sc (Hons) |
Duration: 3 yearsSpecializations: Environmental sciences, Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, ZoologyEligibility:10+2 in science discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| B.B.A |
Duration: 3 YearsEligibility: 10+2 in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| B.Voc |
Duration: 3 yearsSpecializations: Theatre, Stagecraft, film production & media technology, Software DevelopmentEligibility: 10+2 in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| M.Sc. |
Duration: 2 yearsSpecializations: Botany, Zoology, Geology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Statistics, PhysicsEligibility: Graduation in science with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| MBA |
Duration: 2 yearsSpecializations: Business management, Tourism managementEligibility: Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PWD/TrAnsgender categories) |
| Ph.D. |
Duration: 3-5 yearsSpecializations: English, Communication and Media Studies, Applied Psychology, Economics, Geography & Regional Development, Political Science & Human Rights , Sociology & Social Anthropology, Business Management ,Tourism Management, Tribal Studies, Linguistics and Contrastive Study of Tribal Languages , Zoology, Botany , Computer Science , Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences , ChemistryEligibility: A two years Master's OR M. Phil Degree from any accredited Indian or Foreign University in the relevant field. She/he must have obtained 55% marks or Equivalent Grade in the Master' |
IGNTU Placements
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Placement cell endeavours to facilitate and provide suitable placement of students in reputed multinationals, government organizations, NGO's and the private sector.
All students of IGNTU are entitled to placement assistance, need based training and counselling for employment. The Placement cell will act as an interface between the industry and the students and will primarily enable the students to select the best available for their career. It facilitates the selection process of all the companies as per their requirement. The Placement cell plAns to conduct seminars and workshops to enable the students of IGNTU to become successful professionals.
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IGNTU Scholarships
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University provides an adequate number of scholarships, fellowships, and free-ships to the deserving candidates to pursue their studies. The various types of scholarships provided by the University:
- Post-Matric Scholarship scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs)
- Merit-Cum-MeAns Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs)
- Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs)
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (Departments of Higher Education)
- National MeAns-Cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (Department of School Education and Literacy)
- Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education (Department of School Education and Literacy)
- Central Sector Scholarships Scheme of Top Class Education for SC students (Departments of social justice and empowerment)
- Pre-Matric and post-Matric Scholarships for students with Disabilities (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability)
- Top Class Education for students for Students with Disabilities (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability)
- Top Class Education for ST Students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
- Scheme of PMS, Book Banks and Upgradation of merit of ST Students (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
IGNTU Facilities
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University provides various facilities to the students as well as faculty members:
Central Library: IGNTU Library is the focal point of information for the student's community. Currently, it has 58000 books in its collection.
Hostel: There are 3 boys' and 1 girls hostel namely Narmada Boys, Sone Hostel for Boys, TCPC Boys Hostel and New Girls Hostels.
NCC: NCC unit of the University is under the 7 M.P. (I) COY NCC Shahdol of Jabalpur Group. It started in the University in July 2013. The total allotment strength of SD (Senior Division NCC) Cadets is 106. Presently the total strength of SD Cadets is 36.
Other facilities: Cafeteria, TrAnsport, Medical cell, Guest Room, Alumni Association, Bank facilities
IGNTU Faculty
Faculty members of the university are well qualified. Most of the professors are NET qualified and possess a doctorate in their specializations.
The total number of faculty members in the college is 159, including associate and assistant professors.
